Selecting: Choosing an Idea
As you begin looking for an idea for your play, it is important o remember that a play is very much like a short story. And like a short story, very often the best ideas for a play are found in the everyday happenings and problems of real people: a narrow escape from trouble, a misunderstanding with a friend or parent, a need for something not easily gotten -- you get the idea.
Consider, too, that most stories have a message (a theme, a point) in addition to a plot. What might the message or point of your story be? Like the idea for your play, the message should come from real life -- things aren't always what they seem; harmless fun can sometimes backfire; strange things happen when certain people get together.
Premise of your story (idea):
Issue/Message:
Possible characters:
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